Trump Claims He Will End “Open Borders” Policies on Day One. Here’s What Policies Exist Now
When Donald Trump took office on January 20, 2025, he moved swiftly on immigration policy, fulfilling his campaign promises to reverse what he called...
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Trump Says He Will Ban Certain Food Additives Nationwide. Here’s Who Regulates Them
When Trump announced his administration would ban certain food additives nationwide, the claim sounded definitive. The reality is more complicated.
Trump Claims “Everyone” Is Being Audited More. Here’s What IRS Audit Rates Show
No, "everyone" is not being audited more. While former President Trump has claimed that audit rates are increasing across the board, the actual data tells...
Trump Says He Will End “Chain Migration.” Here’s How Family Visas Actually Work
Trump's proposal to end "chain migration" would fundamentally restructure how family immigration works in the United States by limiting family-sponsored...
Trump Claims U.S. Cities Are “Unlivable.” Here’s What Crime and Cost Data Show
Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that American cities are "unlivable," citing rising crime and deteriorating living conditions as evidence of failed...
Trump Claims He Can End the War in Ukraine in 24 Hours. Here’s What That Would Involve
Ending the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours would require Ukraine to surrender approximately 20% of its remaining territory in the Donbas region, agree...
Trump Claims He Can End All Federal “DEI” Contracts in 30 Days. Here’s How Procurement Works
No, President Trump cannot end all federal DEI contracts in 30 days—and the executive order he signed on March 26, 2026 (Executive Order 14398) actually...
Trump’s New Fundraising Email Promises “Automatic Payments.” Here’s What Recurring Donations Actually Do
Trump's March 2026 fundraising email promising donors access to "private national security briefings" with unfiltered updates on threats facing America...
Trump Claims Grocery Stores Raised Prices 30% in One Year. Here’s the Actual Increase
When former President Donald Trump claims that grocery stores raised prices 30% in one year, he is conflating two entirely different time periods.
Trump Claims Household Debt Service Is the Highest Ever. Here’s the Fed Ratio
Former President Trump has claimed that household debt service in America is at the highest level ever.